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Medieval Armor: Functionality vs. Aesthetics

Medieval Armor: Functionality vs. Aesthetics

Posted by SwordsSwords on Aug 7th 2024

Medieval armor is often depicted in popular media, from movies to video games, showcasing the iconic look of knights in shining armor. However, the distinction between the functionality and aesthetics … read more
Ultimate Guide to the Most Effective Medieval Armor

Ultimate Guide to the Most Effective Medieval Armor

Posted by Swordsswords on Jul 29th 2024

Throughout history, warriors have sought to use better and more deadly weapons against their opponents. Consequently, military technology began to develop medieval armor to protect their warriors agai … read more
Chainmail vs. Plate Armor: Pros and Cons

Chainmail vs. Plate Armor: Pros and Cons

Posted by Swordsswords on Jul 22nd 2024

Chainmail, also known as ring mail, emerged as a revolution in defensive technology. Imagine thousands of metal rings, painstakingly linked together to form a shimmering coat of interlocking steel. … read more
4 Lesser-Known Types of Historical Body Armor

4 Lesser-Known Types of Historical Body Armor

Posted by Swordsswords on Jul 10th 2024

History's battlefields were protected by a surprising array of body armor, some ingenious, some surprisingly comfortable.Today, we’ll tell you 4 lesser-known types of body armors – lamellar, brigandin … read more
Knights Armor 101: The Truth About Medieval Warriors

Knights Armor 101: The Truth About Medieval Warriors

Posted by Swordsswords on May 22nd 2024

Knights in shining armor – these powerful warriors are a symbol of a bygone era. Clad in metal, they charged into battle on horseback, forever etched in our imaginations. But what about the armor itse … read more